US Bridges

US 270 WB Off Ramp over Stokes Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · .3 MI East JCT Lakeshore · Structure no. 000000000006374

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,789
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270 WB Off Ramp over Stokes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 WB Off Ramp over Stokes Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,789 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 270 WB Off Ramp
CrossesStokes Creek
Location.3 MI East JCT Lakeshore
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.47026, -93.08859
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,789 (2011)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270 WB Off Ramp over Stokes Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270 WB Off Ramp over Stokes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 270 WB Off Ramp over Stokes Creek carry?

About 1,789 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 270 WB Off Ramp over Stokes Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 270 WB Off Ramp over Stokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.